Recruitment & ATS · head to head
iCIMS vs LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning
Learning Management
Develop skills with expert-led courses
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- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: iCIMS difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution; LinkedIn Learning listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
- They diverge on capability: iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iCIMS and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.
| Attribute | iCIMS | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14500/year | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Category | Recruitment & ATS | Learning Management |
| Founded | 1999 | 2003 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in iCIMS
- Applicant Tracking
- CRM
- Career Sites
- Text Recruiting
- Video Interviewing
- AI Matching
- Analytics
- Indeed
Only in LinkedIn Learning
- Video courses
- Certificates
- Learning paths
- Skill assessments
- LinkedIn integration
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Recommendations
Both cover
- Workday
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
iCIMS
- Enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflowsnot LinkedIn Learning
- High volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcarenot LinkedIn Learning
- Candidate relationship management and automated campaignsnot LinkedIn Learning
- Career site and employer branding managementnot LinkedIn Learning
- Employee onboarding after offer acceptancenot LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
- Skill developmentnot iCIMS
- Career growthnot iCIMS
- Team trainingnot iCIMS
- Professional developmentnot iCIMS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
iCIMS
- Difficult customer support requiring escalation for resolution
- Complex and dated user interface compared to modern cloud recruiting tools
- CRM, ATS, and Text engagement systems do not sync well and require separate logins
- Custom reporting is difficult to create without IT expertise
LinkedIn Learning
- Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
Pricing, plan by plan
iCIMS
$14500/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the iCIMS review.
LinkedIn Learning
On request- Monthly$29.99/month
- All courses
- Certificates
- LinkedIn integration
- Annual$19.99/month
- All courses
- Offline viewing
- Personalized recommendations
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Admin tools
- Analytics
- Learning paths
Which should you pick?
Choose iCIMS if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want crm.
Choose LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Questions people ask
- Is iCIMS or LinkedIn Learning better?
- Neither clearly leads. iCIMS starts at $14500/year and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iCIMS or LinkedIn Learning?
- iCIMS starts at $14500/year and LinkedIn Learning at On request.
- Does iCIMS or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
- iCIMS runs on Web, Ios, Android. LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- What is iCIMS best used for?
- iCIMS is most often used for enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflows, high volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcare, candidate relationship management and automated campaigns, career site and employer branding management. Of those, enterprise applicant tracking with configurable hiring workflows and high volume hiring in retail, hospitality and healthcare are not what LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
- What can iCIMS do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
- iCIMS covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Text Recruiting. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Both handle LinkedIn, Workday, Microsoft 365, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
iCIMS: How much does iCIMS cost?
iCIMS pricing varies from $14,500 to $635,000 annually depending on organization size and modules. Mid-market companies typically pay $15,000-$35,000 annually, with larger enterprises exceeding $100,000 plus implementation fees.
SourceiCIMS: What companies use iCIMS?
iCIMS serves more than 4,400 companies across 200 countries, including a quarter of Fortune 500 companies, particularly in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance sectors.
SourceiCIMS: Does iCIMS integrate with other HR systems?
Yes, iCIMS connects with more than 800 partner technologies including job boards, background check services, HR systems, and social platforms.
SourceiCIMS: How long does iCIMS implementation take?
iCIMS implementation is typically lengthy and complex, with setup time varying based on workflow complexity, integrations, and organizational requirements. The process requires professional services and can involve extended ramp-up periods for configuration and training.
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